Craft Coffee Barista - Guest-First, Fast-Paced Café

Balls Food Stores; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores is seeking energetic Starbucks Baristas to join Hen House. You will craft high-quality beverages and provide a welcoming café-style experience, serving as a daily touchpoint to build guest connections and support sales.

This role emphasizes fast-paced operations, quality beverage preparation, and strong guest engagement while keeping the store running smoothly and organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience in coffee, food service, grocery, or retail environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare handcrafted coffee, espresso beverages, and food items to company recipe and presentation standards.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service to create a welcoming coffeehouse experience.
• Engage with guests, answer questions, and make product recommendations to enhance their visit and drive sales.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe coffeehouse and work area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
• Operate POS systems, scanners, and related equipment accurately.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products using FIFO methods to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate low or out-of-stock items to leadership.
• Stay informed on promotions, seasonal beverages, and store initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and leadership to support smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall store performance and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, and prep work during slower periods.
• Support loss prevention efforts and follow company policies and procedures.
• Participate in required trainings and continuous learning opportunities.
• Remain productive and support store readiness at all times.
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

POS systems

FIFO inventory

Job description

Balls Food Stores is seeking energetic Starbucks Baristas to join Hen House. You will craft high-quality beverages and provide a welcoming café-style experience, serving as a daily touchpoint to build guest connections and support sales.

This role emphasizes fast-paced operations, quality beverage preparation, and strong guest engagement while keeping the store running smoothly and organized.